Assault
September 27, 2015
Time – approximately 2:35 pm.
Location – Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Township
On the 27th of September 2015 police were contacted about an assault that had taken place in Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Township on the 25th of September. Police learned that sometime between 10:30 – 11:00 pm on the 25th of September the ex-boyfriend of the victim had broken into her home and proceeded to physically assault her. The victim, a 24 year old female was able to leave the residence and stay elsewhere. A 25 year old male from Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Township was subsequently arrested and charged with Domestic Assault, Mischief X2 and Breach of Recognizance X3. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Drug Offences
September 17, 2015
Time – 2:45 pm
Location – Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Township
On September 17, 2015 at approximately 2:45 pm members of the Community Drug Action Team executed a Search Warrant at residence on Totem Ranch Road in Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Township. Police seized marihuana plants, firearms and ammunition. On September 18th, 2015 a 35 year old male, Ryan Hartman of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Township was arrested and charged with Production of Marihuana, Careless Storage of a Firearm, Failing to Comply with a Recognizance X3, Possession of a Firearm contrary to Prohibition Order and Possession of Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order. On September 18th a 35 year old female, Heather Childs of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Township was arrested and charged with Production of Marihuana and Carless Storage of a Firearm. Both to attend Brockville Court at a later date.
FROM/DE: Corporate Communications DATE: September 22, 2015 OPP REPORT THAT THE NUMBER OF DEATHS FROM PEOPLE NOT WEARING SEATBELTS IS ON THE RISE
(ORILLIA, ON) – The OPP are reminding motorists that wearing a seat belt while in a motor vehicle is the law and officers intend to actively enforce that law during the Fall Seat Belt Campaign that is on right now.
So far this year 42 people have been killed on OPP-patrolled roads who were not wearing a seat belt in comparison to 34 people last year for the same time period. The most recent OPP statistics are even more alarming; during the week of September 7 – 13, 2015, seven people were killed in motor vehicle collisions in Ontario – six of those people were not wearing a seat belt.
“Adult seat belt use is the most effective way to save lives and reduce injuries in motor vehicle collisions. Yet thousands of adults still do not wear their seat belts on every trip. Not wearing a seat belt can be a fatal decision even on short, familiar journeys and at low speeds. We know that enforcement of seat belt laws does make a difference in getting more people to buckle up, so OPP officers will be diligent during this campaign,” says OPP Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair, Traffic Safety and Operational Support
A driver can be charged and face a fine totalling $240 and two demerit points for seat belt infractions.
Under the Highway Traffic Act, any person travelling in a motor vehicle who is at least 16 years of age must occupy a seat with a seatbelt. Parents are reminded that passengers under 16 years of age must be properly buckled up in a car seat, booster seat, or seat belt, whichever is appropriate for their age, height, and weight. The Ministry of Transportation’s (MTO) website has comprehensive information about properly restraining your child, including proper car seat installation. This information can be found on their ‘Road Safety’ page at www.mto.gov.on.ca .